I purchased my (new to me) 2001 28' Silencer this fall. It was my first Powerquest purchase. The boat is great except for the POS engine hatch actuator. I thought about adding a separate hatch motor relay, but decided to replace the underpowered actuator entirely. What is a good replacement?

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ighlight=hatch

ck this thread...I would call Trick Marine here on OSO...he'll set u up.

Rex has one as well. I just called them a couple days to order the relay, to find out they no longer offer it. They now sell the entire unit and if I'm not mistaken was between $225 & $250.

Mine lasted for 6 years before it broke. Kept it maintained, but broke internally. My first choice for a replacement was from CP Performance part# 620-920018 for $223.99, but was backordered. Not wanting to wait, I purchased a Livorsi HA18 which is a little nicer and colors to match the boat for around $280 + shipping. Used existing mounting hardware (had to re-drill bottom mount and spread top mount a little) and it works great and fast, even with existing wiring on a 2001 380 Avenger. Hope this helps.

I took a voltage reading at the actuators input terminals while it was in use. With the engine off, the voltage was never dipped below 11 volts. Installing an actuator relay seems to work for some of you, but I don't think it's a voltage drop issue for me. I think the actuator is just tired, or needs grease on the worm gear.

You say you paid $280 + shipping for HA18 with color. I just looked online and there prices are $349 + $49 for color when did you buy your's???

After looking at my receipt, I paid $289 for HA18 and $39 for color + shipping. I ordered through CP Performance and they gave me a discount because they were out of stock on the one I wanted (part# 620-920018). They had it drop shipped directly from Livorsi.

wow they gave you a good deal I will look up CP and see what there prices are Thanks!!

What size would be in a 270 Laser??? I need to order one but boat is about an hour away.